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An Ottoman silk and metal-thread embroidered wall hanging with tughra of Sultan Salim III (r.1789-1807), Turkey, 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- silk and metal thread
the black silk ground applied with red and green panels, embroidered with silver and silver-gilt metal threads, with a central mosque lamp containing mirrored calligraphy, framed within an archway, with tughra of Salim III
Condition
Condition generally good, velcro attached to lining at the top, some minor ware, few metal threads slightly loose and bent, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
In the top cartouche: Qur’an, chapter XXXIII (al-Ahzab), verse 56.
In the next panel: A saying from the Prophet.
In the lamps: ‘O The Opener [of all doors]’
In the border cartouches: Qur’an, chapter II (al-Baqara), verse 255.
In the tear-drop shape cartouche:
mawlana al-sultan salim khan ‘azza allah nasrahu fi sana 1209
‘Our Lord, the Sultan Salim Khan, may God glorify his victory, in the year 1209 (1794-5)’
With the tughra of Salim III (r. 1789-1807)
In the lower cartouches:
‘amara bi-‘amal hadha al-sitara al-mubarak (sic)/mawlana al-sultan al-a’zam salim khan
‘Our Lord, the most great Sultan Salim Khan ordered the making of this blessed cover’
In the small roundels in the borders: The names, God, Muhammad and the four Orthodox Caliphs.
In the top cartouche: Qur’an, chapter XXXIII (al-Ahzab), verse 56.
In the next panel: A saying from the Prophet.
In the lamps: ‘O The Opener [of all doors]’
In the border cartouches: Qur’an, chapter II (al-Baqara), verse 255.
In the tear-drop shape cartouche:
mawlana al-sultan salim khan ‘azza allah nasrahu fi sana 1209
‘Our Lord, the Sultan Salim Khan, may God glorify his victory, in the year 1209 (1794-5)’
With the tughra of Salim III (r. 1789-1807)
In the lower cartouches:
‘amara bi-‘amal hadha al-sitara al-mubarak (sic)/mawlana al-sultan al-a’zam salim khan
‘Our Lord, the most great Sultan Salim Khan ordered the making of this blessed cover’
In the small roundels in the borders: The names, God, Muhammad and the four Orthodox Caliphs.